Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The basis of considering dermatoglyphic patterns as a genetic marker for dental caries is well understood. The present study was conducted to assess correlation of finger prints and dental caries in adult population. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 140 subjects of both genders. A proforma was used regarding sugar consumption, oral hygiene methods and fluoride exposure, and recording format of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index. All subjects were asked to give fingerprints on a piece of paper of both hands. Results: Out of 140 patients, males were 80 and females were 60. Arch pattern was seen in 40, loop in 70 and whorl in 30 subjects. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Mean caries index in arch pattern patients was 2.14, in loop type was 1.67 and whorl type was 2.92. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). There was positive correlation of arch type, loop type and whorl type fingerprint pattern with dental caries. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: There was positive correlation of arch type, loop type and whorl type fingerprint pattern with dental caries.
Key words: Dental caries, fingerprint, Loop.

Received: 15 May, 2019                            Revised:  02 June 2019                             Accepted: 05 June 2019

Corresponding author: Dr. Anupma Gupta, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India

This article may be cited as: Gupta A. Evaluation of correlation between dental caries and fingerprints in known subjects. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2019;7(8): 236-239.